Watch the Bundesliga start 2026/27 live in Düsseldorf – Bayern vs Stuttgart kicks off the new season

Finally it's kicking off again: The Bundesliga season 2026/27 starts this Friday – and a real highlight awaits right at the kickoff. On Friday, August 28, 2026, FC Bayern Munich will host VfB Stuttgart for the opening match of the new Bundesliga season. Kick‑off is at 20:30.

After the summer break, transfers, preparation and the first taste in the Supercup, the real league routine resumes. 18 clubs, 34 matchdays and plenty of excitement: Who will start strong in the new season? Who will make an immediate statement? And which teams will already have to fight for crucial points on the first weekend?

Do you want to watch the Bundesliga start live in Düsseldorf? At the Sportsbar West Düsseldorf you can experience selected Bundesliga games together with other football fans – with big screens, cold drinks, tasty food and a genuine sports‑bar atmosphere.

The opening match of Bayern versus Stuttgart promises a lot of attention. Bayern go into the new season as a strong favourite, Stuttgart aim to hold their own away in Munich and show straight away that VfB will also be a factor in 2026/27. An opening match always has its own appeal: new team spirit, new expectations and the first real benchmark.

The rest of the 1st Bundesliga matchday also has plenty to offer. On Saturday, among others, RB Leipzig versus Borussia Mönchengladbach, Union Berlin versus Eintracht Frankfurt, 1. FC Köln versus TSG Hoffenheim, SV Elversberg versus Bayer Leverkusen and the top game Borussia Dortmund versus Hamburger SV are on the schedule. On Sunday follow, among others, SC Freiburg versus Werder Bremen as well as FC Augsburg versus FC Schalke 04.

This way the new Bundesliga season starts straight away with many exciting storylines: traditional duels, promoted teams, favourites, returnees and teams that want to show from the start where the journey is headed. Such matchdays are best watched not alone at home, but together with other fans.

At the Sportsbar West Düsseldorf we follow the Bundesliga start with special anticipation. Depending on the schedule, broadcast rights and program we show selected games live or the Bundesliga conference. This way you can experience goals, highlights and key decisions of the first matchday together with other football fans.

Come by and start the new Bundesliga season 2026/27 with us. For popular games, larger groups and special football evenings it pays to reserve a table in advance.

Frequently asked questions about the Bundesliga start 2026/27
When does the Bundesliga season 2026/27 start?
The Bundesliga season 2026/27 starts on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Who plays in the opening match of the Bundesliga 2026/27?
The opening match pits FC Bayern Munich against VfB Stuttgart.

What time is Bayern versus Stuttgart?
The opening match FC Bayern Munich versus VfB Stuttgart begins on Friday at 20:30.

Can I watch the Bundesliga start live in Düsseldorf?
Yes, at Sportsbar West Düsseldorf you can watch selected Bundesliga games live on big screens.

Do you also show the Bundesliga conference?
Depending on the schedule, broadcast rights and program we show selected individual games or the Bundesliga conference.